Italian wine producer Ceci 1938 has launched the ‘For The Future’ sustainability initiative based on a fully recyclable aluminium bottle with a mushroom cork.
According to the company, the project marks a significant step towards sustainable production, combining the elegance and innovation of an avant-garde aluminium bottle with a commitment to reducing environmental impact.
A new line offers Otello Ceci For The Future NeroDiLambrusco, boasting an intense ruby-red colour and fruity notes, while Otello Ceci For The Future BolleDiChardonnay is said to offer an “unparalleled drinking experience”. Both wines are distributed exclusively in global travel retail by Food Accademia.
Ceci 1938 noted that the wine industry is facing “numerous challenges that require swift, pragmatic and creative solutions. Chief among these is the climate emergency, necessitating rapid and concrete responses to drastically reduce the carbon footprint throughout the entire supply chain; from the vineyard to the winery, and most critically, the packaging and transportation,” the company said.
According to Ceci 1938 CEO Alessandro Ceci, the ‘For The Future’ project offers a sustainable solution where “the tradition of the sparkling wine cork meets an innovative material for the wine world: aluminium”. He said the concept paves the way for a new era in the wine industry, underlining Ceci 1938’s mission to minimise its environmental impact.
The aluminium bottle, developed in collaboration with Berlin Packaging, features a neck designed to accommodate a cork with a cage and capsule.
“Aluminium is the most environmentally friendly material, being 100% recyclable, with 75% of circulating aluminium being recycled,” Ceci said. He noted that the aluminium bottle emits eight times less CO2 than a glass bottle and occupies 30-40% less volume, with a container holding 20,000 bottles instead of 14,000.
Aluminium also helps in wine preservation, providing a complete barrier against light, gases and moisture. The bottle is unbreakable and lightweight at 96g when empty. Aluminium’s high thermal conductivity also allows for rapid cooling, with wine in an aluminium container chilling from 20°C to 7°C in just five minutes in an ice bucket. ✈
